Job Title: Agronomist
Reporting to: Head of Agronomy

Purpose of role: To manage the technical and strategic aspects of berry crop operations, ensuring high standards of productivity, quality, and sustainability through effective planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement of agronomic processes.

Main Duties:

• Monitoring and Analysis
Conduct systematic monitoring of pests and diseases, maintaining structured records, performing risk assessments, and defining intervention thresholds.

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Develop and implement comprehensive IPM plans covering biological, cultural, and chemical control strategies.

• Application Coordination
Manage and coordinate the team responsible for pesticide applications, ensuring best practices, safety, and operational efficiency.
Record, verify, and validate all application data, ensuring full traceability and compliance with legal and internal standards.

• Quality and Certification
Ensure that production processes meet all quality, food safety, and certification requirements (Global G.A.P., GRASP, HACCP), including regular internal auditing.

• Functional Biodiversity
– Oversee biodiversity initiatives, including:
– Management of permanent or seasonal cover crops;
– Maintenance and evaluation of ecological buffer zones;
– Introduction of beneficial companion plants and refuge strategies for supportive fauna.

• Health and Safety
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and promote a proactive, prevention-focused culture within the team.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and propose improvements, innovative solutions, and new agronomic approaches aligned with sustainability, efficiency, and business objectives.

Skills & Experiences:
• Degree or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or similar;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in soft fruit cultivation or production;
• Familiarity with certification standards and good agricultural practices;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written);
• Strong digital competencies;
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills;
• Strategic mindset with a clear orientation towards results;
• Ability to make data-driven decisions;
• Effective communication and team management skills;
• Adaptability and a strong drive for innovation.

What We Offer:
• Permanent Contract
• Competitive salary;
• Health insurance;
• Dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural work environment with a focus on work-life balance.